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Trove

Steam

gamigo US Inc. · gamigo US Inc.

ActionAdventureCasual
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Design Risk Score

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23/100

3 concern patterns detected

Monetization18pts
Manipulation0pts
Compulsion5pts

Joy Index

73/100

Good

Community score: 80/100
Joy reflects genuine enjoyment after accounting for design risk.

Verdict

Mindful

Enjoy mindfully

Some mild monetization exists, but the core game offers genuine value. Stay aware of spending triggers.

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Detected Design Patterns

Daily Login Hook

Rewards tuned to make you log in every day regardless of genuine desire to play.

Loot Boxes

Randomised paid containers drive spending through unpredictable rewards and rarity anxiety.

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Why this score

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  • Loot Boxes+12

    Randomised paid containers — gambling-like mechanics, cosmetic outcomes.

  • Microtransactions+6

    In-game purchases sells time-savers/convenience, not power.

  • Daily Login Bonus+5

    Daily rewards nudge habitual logins regardless of genuine desire.

Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. Total: 23/100. How scoring works →